Rob Porter, @RJPCoach, is what he refers to as a late-starter in terms of his coaching journey. He's worked his way up to earn his UEFA B coaching badge and now works for the Oxford United girls academy. 

Having learned from both "old school" football coaches and more modern day coaches he believes in fun, respect - player to coach and coach to player, and commitment are all things part of his philosophy.

Rob asks questions on a weekly a basis on soccer Twitter that are thoughtful, interesting, and create great discussions. Give him a follow.

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Few college coaches can match Becky Burleigh’s ability to bring a team ready to challenge for each season’s conference and national titles on such a consistent basis. There is no question that Burleigh stunned the soccer community when the Florida program she started in 1995 claimed the 1998 NCAA crown in just its fourth season of play. But focusing on that obvious achievement doesn't give due credit to the job Burleigh does year-in and year-out as a tactician of the sport, developing players and promoting the sport at local, state and national levels. 

Those early successes have evolved into the Gator soccer team being a regular among the nation’s ranked teams. Over the course of the program’s 23 years, Florida has:

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Welcome to season 2 of "On the Touchline". My sincerest thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing the show. Season 1 was a tremendous success!

The first guest in season 2 is Jon Townsend, @jon_townsend3. Jon is a senior writer at "These Footy Times", coach, and former player who played collegiately and in Europe.

Jon is also joining the show as a recurring co-host during season 2 along with Aaron Rodgers, head coach at Ohio Women's Soccer.

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This is the season 1 finale.

In Episode 30 of #Onthetouchline, Jason Broadwater @SoccerCoachJB talks to Jo Jo Juarez @juarez2560, the head coach of All Saints Episcopal School and coach at FC Dallas- East Texas.

A proper training environment, adaptability, and what Jo Jo wants from the game are some of the topics we discuss in this episode.

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In Episode 29 of #Onthetouchline, Jason Broadwater @SoccerCoachJB talks to Matt Danaher, @MattDanaher, the founder and creator of the @SoccerPulseApp

After a playing career that included playing in the USSF Development Academy, NCAA Division I for four years, Premier Development League for 3 years, and abroad for Salthill Devon F.C. in Ireland and FCA Darmstadt in Germany, Matt wanted to create an app that could be used by coaches and players to track how they were feeling on a daily basis. 

​When used correctly, SoccerPulse changes the way coaches prepare for sessions by making it clear which days should be used to have a demanding session, and which days it is necessary to back off and have a recovery session. Above all, Matt's goal when creating the app was to raise the standard for the level of coaching that players deserve, to help them avoid injuries, and allow players to get the most from their training.  

Want to start using SoccerPulse for your club or players? https://www.soccerpulse.net/

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In Episode 28 of #Onthetouchline, Jason Broadwater @SoccerCoachJB talks to Jay Hammond, @ Coach_JayT on Instagram.

Hammond is a coach at Birmingham United Soccer Association in Birmingham, AL.

“You either win or you learn.” That is a quote coach Jay Hammond subscribes to in how he approaches the game of soccer.

Hammond is a coach at Birmingham United Soccer Association in Birmingham, AL.

A previous guest of this podcast, Nick Holt is a mutal coaching colleague of Jay and I’s and helped connect us in a roundabout sort of way.

Like many coaches I interview, I got connected with Jay via social media.

Success means creating a legacy.

Jay has been influenced by the Messiah Method. Those not familiar – Messiah College here in Pennsylvania has been one of the most successful college programs in the country.

During a 10 year period their men’s and women’s programs won 472 times, lost 31 times, and drew 20 times.

So what is the Messiah Method?

· Pursue a higher purpose than winning.

· Be intentional about everything.

· Recruit the “Both-And” players.

· Cultivate team chemistry.

· Link training to the match.

· Choreograph match day.

· Play to a standard.

Jay talks about how he has used this to shape goal setting and action plans with his players.

Hammond also talks about grit and determination. Is it something a player is born with? Or, do players learn how to have grit and determination?

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In this bonus episode of #Onthetouchline, episode 27, Jason Broadwater @SoccerCoachJB narrates a blog post from a former guest, Erica Suter, @FitSoccerQueen.

I like the mashup of soccer and strength and conditioning work. That's why I have guests from that community on from time to time.

"Social Media Is Ruining Soccer Strength and Conditioning and Here’s Why" is blog Erica wrote recently.

Follow Erica's work at https://ericasuter.com/

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In Episode 26 of #Onthetouchline, Jason Broadwater @SoccerCoachJB talks to Skye Eddy Bruce, @SkyeEddyBruce. She is the founder of the Soccer Parenting Association.

The mission of the Soccer Parenting Association is to inspire players by empowering parents.

We believe a strong and supportive community of level-headed and like-minded parents and coaches will inspire players.

We believe a more collaborative environment between coach, parent, club, and player is in the best interest of player development. 

We believe when parents seek information about how to best support their player, great things will happen.

We believe youth soccer parents will be difference makers when it comes to improving the game.

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In Episode 25 of #Onthetouchline, Jason Broadwater @SoccerCoachJB talks to Bryan Gettman, @CoachBryanG

After every Dark Age is a Renaissance. That is a phrase I heard when I was an undergraduate student. Some times you don't realize you're going through a rough patch until you're out of it.

Bryan Gettman is experiencing that renaissance right now as a coach. Growing up in a military family, Gettman lived all over the United States and had periods of his life where he entered and exited the game of soccer. It wasn't until his daughter started playing that he found his calling as a coach.

He is currently the head boys coach at Spring Grove Area High School near York, PA. He also coaches at the club level for FC Ballyhoo.

Gettman talks about his journey and how he found Spartan Races as a hobby during a rough stretch in his life.

I think you'll find Bryan relatable and resembling a coach you might know in your local community. We need more Bryan Gettman's in our game.

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In Episode 24 of #Onthetouchline, Jason Broadwater @SoccerCoachJB talks to Aaron Rodgers, @OhioSoccerCoach.

How do you make people feel? 

That is a phrase Aaron Rodgers, the head women’s soccer coach at Ohio University has in his Twitter profile.

I lead with this question to start our conversation and how he developed this mindset as a coach.

Building a desirable culture is something each and everyone one of us as coaches strives for with our teams or programs.

It is something players seek when selecting a program or club.

Here’s a quote from Rodgers. “John Wooden said this, “I want the players to be the best athlete for the team – not the best athlete on the team.”

I admire that Aaron has played the long game of getting to the Division 1 level as a coach. 

He volunteered, worked in the club game, worked his way up the college ranks. 

If you’ve been following me on social media you’ll know this love affair that has developed in coaching goal keepers. I’m taking steps to enhance my knowledge and licensure when it comes to the position.

Aaron was a goalkeeper in his playing days. He talks about how this has benefited him as a coach throughout his career and how this has helped him understand and read the game.

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